PR25 2YJ is a safe, established residential area on Golden Hill Lane, 0.3km from Straits in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Broadfield ward and the South Ribble constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR25 2YJ are sourced from Output Area E00129022 (shared with 209 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN HILL LANE, PR25 2YJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN HILL LANE, PR25 2YJ.
280
42
£ 40,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR25 2YJ — age 42, 78% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £156k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR25 2YJ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Terraced
£ 112,500
12 sales · Mean £ 114,245
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR25 2YJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Academy@Worden
Northbrook Primary Academy
Wellfield Academy
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Woodlea Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- Mercers0.2 km
- S and D Convenience Store0.7 km
- Singh's Stores0.6 km
- Spar Stores0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Annies Kitchen0.1 km
- Dine1.0 km
- Franco's0.1 km
- The Base Community Centre0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.1 km
- Crispy Fried0.9 km
- Peppers Grill0.1 km
- Poseidon0.1 km
- The Great Wall0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queens Hotel0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.3 km
- Broadfield Arms0.4 km
- Leyland Food Bank0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.6 km
- Lostock Hall3.3 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane4.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- Longmeanygate0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- Earnshaw Drive0.1 km
- Earnshaw Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR252YJ · Data under Open Government Licence